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Vßtribung Ade Eue (Expulsion of Adam and Eve)

Hans Lützelburger after Hans Holbein the Younger

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring mythical elements. The image shows an angelic figure with wings in the sky atop a cloud holding a weapon. Below, two figures are running towards a skeletal figure with a scythe, standing among bare-branched trees. The style is similar to early Renaissance woodcuts or engravings, with bold lines and detailed designs reflecting movement and emotion in the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1526
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
2629 × 3620 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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